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Bear State Books specializes in the publication of local area histories and biographies to help preserve our heritage. Publisher Chris Brewer is a professional historian and a certified architectural historian, and is retired as such from the California Department of Transportation. Although Bear State Books specializes in the history of Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno Counties, it also publishes the works of Frank F. Latta, founder of Bear State Books.
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Exeter Flower Co and Book Garden

Exeter Flower Company and Book Garden

199 E Pine Street, Exeter, CA 93221

Exeter Flower Company and Book Garden, a staple in the community for 25 years, is now available for a new generation of community minded owners. Sally and Chris Brewer are seeking new owners to continue their legacy of providing not only floral services, but quality reading, history, plus great antiques. For more information, call Ursula Wirht at 559 730-6087

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Publisher Chris Brewer

Bear State Books is owned and operated by Chris Brewer, a professional historian and a certified architectural historian. He is retired as such from the California Department of Transportation.
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Dalton Gang Days

Dalton Gang Days

This Frank Latta book is a reprint of the 1976 classic covering the legend and lore of the Dalton Gang and its exploits in California and the Midwest.
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